Author/Illustrator: Sheilia Hamanaka
Copyright: 1999
Genre: Realistic fiction
Reading Level: 4-8 yrs
Book Description: I love how the text isn’t in straight lines and the illustrations are great. The direction of the text gives meaning to what the writer is expressing. Great way to share diversity and teach appreciation for different races.
Integrated Activity: (2nd grade) Identify adjectives used to describe each color in the story. Create a class chart with all the adjectives from the story.
